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Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Gives instructions as to how to prepare a piece of copper for coining.
Asks WB to recommend candidates for supernumerary clerk to be appointed soon to Mint office. Has also asked W. H. Barton for recommendations.
Detained in travel; will return Monday. Recommends John Goldsmith as supplementary clerk. Advises against transferring Henry Finch or F. R. Brande from Coining to Melting departments.
Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]
Cease coining florins and commence production of shillings and sixpence. [JH annotation: Saw Brande today and gave these instructions verbally.]
Calls attention to tendency of recently cut silver coins to be too light in weight.
Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.
James Wyon has proven to be competent engraver for two years.
Number of coin dies required by Sydney branch mint and lifetime of each die. WB would need six months to produce these.
Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.
Send books from Cutting Room. JH wants to question W. H. Barton about deficits in Coining Room. [Two assistants] will be in on Monday.
Send written evaluation of Henry Finch, whose year of probation expires 14 Feb. Should Finch be hired permanently to Mint staff?
JH still waiting for report on balances used in coin production, in order to explain deficit of 23-28 Jan.
Questions about WB's 1851 report on gas apparatuses in Mint, and feasibility of repairing versus removing them.
Gold and silver coinage will be suspended during 'Enquiry week.' Use this time to produce copper coins.
'In Re Napier's Model,' WB is not to exceed the approved limit of £25.